So if I'm looking to buy a newer used car and finance it, is there a better option out there than Carmax?

So if I'm looking to buy a newer used car and finance it, is there a better option out there than Carmax?

Buying a cheaper one you can buy outright instead

Nah.

Could always go to a dealer and see what they have. Craigslist if you know things about cars. If you're not car savvy then yeah carmax or a dealership will best suit you

CarMax is shit
If you're intent on financing, do your research and use the tools given to you (Autotrader/cars.com) and you'll be able to find what you want for the best price

Make friends with someone at a dealership.

Car salesman, or at least many that Ive met, have a "cherry" list. When a used car comes in that's a "cherry" aka a good one that they know is gonna move really quick, they all scramble to be the first one to sell it since they know its a guaranteed sale if they can get to it fast enough.

Thats how I got my current car. 2013 Elantra came in with 50k miles on it, minimal wear and tear except a scratch over the gas cap. Got the call that night, walked out with it for 8k in the morning.

Depends on if the car you're buying is unreliable. If I was buying a used luxury car I'd get it from Carmax so I could get the warranty. Otherwise I'd just go to a normal dealer.

CarMax is garbage. "No haggle" means Jew pricing.

Try out hertz if you don't mind buying a rental

Carmax is only good if you want them to ship a car to you, or you wish for a no hassle "trade-in" sale.

Otherwise fucking apply for a loan at:
lightstream.com

I have two auto loans thru them. A 3.25% secured loan and a 3.65% unsecured loan. If your credit doesn't blow, you can own your car outright. I don't mean to shill but these fags have gotten me, my family, and my friends the best rates ever. And now since my credit score is over 775 (with good income) my last loan was straight cash. I have the title.
/shill

But for real. Apply there, it takes a few minutes and no one, dealer, or credit union has beat their rates, let alone not carrying my title.